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BN53 VCV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,762 mi
Last recorded156,762 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 156,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle underside covered with underseal

Fail 7 Nov 2025 156,734 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 156,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 149,504 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 149,496 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 140,941 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 140,933 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 132,993 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four slight perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 132,954 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner side holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four slight perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 123,098 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 120,140 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 120,108 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,109 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,309 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 112,231 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 109,595 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 109,367 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive lift. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill as marked. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 104,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SILLS (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 104,735 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth BRAKE (3.3.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SILLS (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CENTRE (3.6.B.2c)

REAR SILENCER SKIN PEELING OFF

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.A.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL3 TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 101,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CENTRE (3.6.B.2c)

REAR SILENCER SKIN PEELING OFF

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.A.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL3 TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four shocks rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2014 85,525 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four shocks rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2013 71,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

spare tyre bald

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

spare tyre bald

Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,502 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 50,502 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 40,043 miles

exsaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tracking needs to be checked

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,989 miles

EML is on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,062 miles

Spare tyre defective

front wheel alignment check

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,086 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 22,978 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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BN53 VCV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN53 VCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN53 VCV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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